Brandi_S answered Wednesday October 10 2007, 12:35 am: They may also purchase disks with certain songs on them to play in the store. That being the case, they have paid the artist, so I would assume that they wouldn't need permission.
As for putting it on their website, they surely have to get permission for that. But I'm not really certain.
Next time you are in the store, ask the manager. They can probably tell you.
theymos answered Tuesday October 9 2007, 4:52 pm: If they use a regular radio station, they don't. If they make their own radio station, they have to pay a certain amount of money to the artists (though they don't have to get their permission). [ theymos's advice column | Ask theymos A Question ]
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